Handheld or Permanent HAM?

If you think you will stick with it, I’d go mobile. More power and capability. HTs are fine if you have repeaters around but the abilities of a 50w mobile rig and a good antenna will really help you out in the long run.

Or go the route of “2 is 1 and 1 is none” and get both.
 
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